Last week ECS Elementary engaged in a "penny war" to benefit Communities in Schools. All told the students raised over $700, earning rewards including extra recess, Mr. Barry shaving, Mrs. Gee being silent, Mrs. Kiteley dying her hair, and today Mrs. Griffin was taped to a wall!
The Cybertronic Lancers attended Petoskey's Robocon on Saturday to learn about different aspects of First Robotics. Ellsworth students Stephen Paalman, Sadie Esch-Laurent, and Robert Groenink presented a session of robotics engineering design.
The EHS Giving Tree is located in the gym lobby. Please take an item from the tree to purchase and bring back to the tree by December 18 to be donated to the Moms and Tots Center.
Lilly Sundstrom and Calista Hoeksema were recognized at the Antrim Conservation District's 75th anniversary annual meeting for winning the essay contest. Calista read her essay about purple loosestrife aloud at the meeting.
ECS Update: Make plans to attend the ECS Middle/High School Christmas Band Concert at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10 in the high school gym.
ECS Update: ECS Youth Basketball begins this coming Saturday, December 7 from 10:00-12:00 in the high school gym. Open to all boys and girls in grades 3-6.
Congratulations to the ECS Elementary Students of the Week.
Club Lancer students busy making salt-dough ornaments for Christmas. Thanks Ms. Sherry for always looking for fun things for the students to do.
My Spanish one class working on a Thanksgiving Day puzzle with Spanish words they learned
Today Mrs. Yost’s World History classes did a simulation on the Caste System of India.
Congratulations to the ECS Quiz Bowl team on their second place finish at yesterday’s competition in Petoskey.
Congratulations to Olivia Strange, Lillian Sundstrom, and Calista Hoeksema for winning the Antrim Conservation District’s essay contest. Olivia was 1st place in the 10th-12th grade level and will receive $350 for her essay on causes and solutions to rising water levels. Lillian also wrote about rising water levels and will receive $150. Calista was 1st place in the 7th-9th grade level and will receive $350 for her essay invasive purple loosestrife.
The ECS Building Trades class is making great progress on this year’s project house. Windows are being installed and everything should be “dried in” before real winter hits. The 20’x20’ house complete with front porch, full kitchen/bath, and shake siding will be sold in the spring. Thanks to Mr. Cary and the crew for all their hard work this year.
Even Kindergarten students are fans of the Ag class’ school grown micro greens!
The 10th grade class took a trip to Kirtland Community College today where they were able to learn about several programs they offer, to include Cardiac Sonography, Welding, Surgical Technician, Cosmetology and Engineering Technology.
Congratulations to the ECS winners of the Voice of Democracy essay contest announced at this morning’s Veteran’s Day Assembly. 1st place Evan Wallace, 2nd place Judith Veldboom, and 3rd place Christy Figueroa.
ECS would like to thank all the Veterans who attended this morning’s Veterans Day assembly.
5th graders during D.A.R.E. got to see K9 Bricko in action with his handler from the Antrim County Sheriff's Department.
ECS Update: Check out the ECS Student Council online Spirit Store and order some Lancer gear for the holidays. Shirts, hats, sweatshirts, and more available. Deadline to order is this coming Friday, November 8. https://www.screenmaster.net/EllsworthLancerWear/shop/home
ECS families and community members are invited to our annual Veterans Day Assembly on Monday, November 11 at 9:00 a.m. in the high school gym.
